What is a Day Made of glass is all about?
In 2011 and 2012, Corning’s “A Day Made of Glass” video series became a viral sensation. The videos depict a future where glass technology will enhance every aspect of daily life, allowing us to work, play, and interact in amazing new ways.
What was the day of glass?
The “Night of Broken Glass” On the night of November 9–10, 1938, the Nazi regime coordinated a wave of antisemitic violence in Nazi Germany. This became known as Kristallnacht or the “Night of Broken Glass.” It was named for the shattered glass from store windows that littered the streets after the violence.
What is glass technology?
Through the innovative glass technology, there can be a photovoltaic sunroof that will provide electricity to hybrid and electric vehicles that are obviously environment friendly, cheap and easy to use. The main aim of the scientists and companies is to produce glass that is exceptionally smooth loved by the user.
What are the things made of glass?
Tableware (drinking glasses, plate, cups, bowls) Housing and buildings (windows, facades, conservatory, insulation, reinforcement structures) Interior design and furnitures (mirrors, partitions, balustrades, tables, shelves, lighting) Appliances and Electronics (oven doors, cook top, TV, computer screens, smart-phones)
Why is glass important?
Glass serves many functional purposes such as providing buildings with light, but it is also used for creative purposes. Without glass, we would not have mirrors and driving would be less safe. Glass is used to make computer screens, cell phone screens, and television screens. Glass is used to correct vision.
How does sand turn into glass?
By adding soda (sodium carbonate), the melting point of the sand is reduced so it can be transformed into glass at lower temperatures and save energy during manufacturing. However, adding soda to the mixture reduces its chemical durability, making it prone to dissolve when in contact with liquids.
When was glass first made?
3500 BC
The Earliest Glass Manufacturing Started at 3500 BC According to archaeological evidence, the first man-made glass surfaced at 3500 BC in the regions of Eastern Mesopotamia and Egypt.
Why is glass called glass?
The term glass developed in the late Roman Empire. It was in the Roman glassmaking centre at Trier (located in current-day Germany) that the late-Latin term glesum originated, probably from a Germanic word for a transparent, lustrous substance.
How glass changed the world?
The ability to produce vessels from glass allowed much greater freedom and versatility in the design of laboratory glassware. The resulting improved glass technology led to the invention of eyeglasses, significantly extending the intellectual lifespan of the average scholar.